Age is often unkind to our fingers (among other body parts), with knuckles swelling and fingers getting thinner. People often use ring guards to protect against a too loose ring falling off, but Italian jeweller Picchiotti has come up with a nifty, if expensive solution – rings that expand as needed.

This one, set with diamonds and rubies, has the following specs: prong-set, round F-G/VS diamonds trim outer edges.rong-set, faceted oval rubies at center; 6.6 total round-cut diamond carat weight; 9.96 total ruby carat weight; approx. 0.5″H (12.7mm).

This is priced at USD$48,000 and is available at Neiman Marcus.